Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Bioethanol (Ethylalcohol)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Bioethanol E85 consists of 15% petrol (RON 95) and 85% bioethanol (ethylalcohol). Bioethanol E85 normally contains a red dye for identification.
When using the MultiFuel engine with bioethanol, the fuel consumption may rise by approximately one third in comparison to petrol, but the CO2 emissions remain below those measured when petrol is used exclusively.
Starting the engine at low outside temperatures
Bioethanol has poor cold-starting properties and it is not easy to start the engine at low temperatures. At outside temperatures of below -10°C (+14°F), the engine should be preheated ( ) or the quantity of petrol (RON 95) in the mix should be increased.
| Outside temperature | Minimum engine preheating time: |
|---|---|
| Above -10°C (+14°F) | Engine preheating is not necessary. |
| Below -10 C (+14°F) | Preheat the engine for up to one hour. |
| Below -15℃ (+5 F) | Preheat the engine for at least one hour. |
| Below -25 C (-13 F) | Preheat the engine for at least two hours. |
NOTICE
- Before parking the vehicle for an extended period, fill the tank with fuel with a high percentage of petrol. Bioethanol E85 can contain a small amount of contaminants that may cause corrosion.
- Volkswagen recommends that you fill the tank with petrol every 15,000 km to reduce the contaminants in the engine deposited by bioethanol E85.
Diesel
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Diesel
The service intervals are shorter if you use diesel with a high sulphur content
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Other materials:
Wire strippers -VAS 1978/3-
Wire strippers -VAS 1978/3- serve as a means of stripping
insulation off wires and cutting wires in the correct manner.
Wire strippers -VAS 1978/3- are included in wiring harness
repair set -VAS 1978 B- and previous versions.
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Assembly overview - knee airbag
1 -
Knee airbag with driver side knee airbag igniter -N295-.
Removing and installing
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Caution
Any risk of damage to the knee airbag surface due to
mechanical stress must ...
Removing and installing seat adjustment operating unit -E470-/-E471-
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle
side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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